This article will answer every question you have about Cain Velasquez. Below are some of the frequently asked questions about him.
- What does Cain do for a living?
- Who are Cain’s parents and siblings?
- What are Cain’s interests and hobbies?
- Is Cain married or does he have a girlfriend/ boyfriend?
- Does Cain have any children?
- Where is Cain now?
- How tall is Cain?
- How much money does Cain earn?
- What is Cain’s net worth?
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Who is Cain Velasquez?
Cain Ramirez Velasquez is a famous American professional wrestler and retired mixed martial artist. He currently appears for Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA). Velasquez is popularly known for his time in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he competed in the heavyweight division.
He is a two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion. Velasquez retired from mixed martial arts in 2019. And that very same year he embarked on a professional wrestling career. He first worked for the Mexican Lucha Libre promotion AAA before moving to the American WWE promotion.
Velasquez was released from his WWE contract in April 2020, due to budget cuts resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
How Old Is Cain Velasquez?
He is 39 years old as of March 2022, having been born on July 28, 1982, in Salinas, California, U.S. Cain shares his birthdate with celebrities such as; Payton Moormeier, Dom Brack, Mia Hayward, Soulja Boy, Brad Simpson, and many more.
Cain Velasquez Family
Who are Cain Velasquez’s Parents?
He was born to Efrain Velasquez (Father) and Isabel Velasquez (Mother).
Does Cain Velasquez have Siblings?
He has two siblings, a brother, and a sister, who go by the names of Efrain Velasquez Jr. and Adela Velasquez.
Cain Velasquez Education
He received his high school education at Kofa High School. After graduating from high school, he enrolled at Lowa Central Community College for one season and later transferred to Arizona State University. In 2006, he graduated from ASU with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies.
Cain Velasquez Marital Status
He is married to the love of his life Michelle Velasquez. They married on May 28, 2011.
Cain Velasquez Kids
He has two children with his wife Michelle, a daughter born in 2009, and a son born in 2018.
Cain Velasquez Career
Mixed martial arts and Early Career
Right after college, Velasquez began his mixed martial arts career and joined the American Kickboxing Academy. He made his MMA debut against Jesse Fujarczyk on October 7, 2006, at Strikeforce: Tank vs Buentello. Velasquez made his UFC debut at UFC 83 against Brad Morris and won by TKO in the first round. In his next fight at UFC Fight Night 14, he defeated Jake O’Brien via TKO in the first round. Velasquez was awarded ‘Knockout of the Night after winning by TKO in the second round and defeating Denis Stojnic at UFC Fight Night 17. On February 20, 2010, Velasquez faced former Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and former Pride Heavyweight Champion at UFC 110. He however defeated Nogueira via first-round KO and earned himself Knockout of the Night honors.
A Career at UFC Heavyweight Champion
Cain with his victory against Nogueira earned himself a UFC Heavyweight Championship with then-champion Brock Lesnar at UFC 121. He defeated Brock via TKO in the first round and earned Knockout of the Night honors. In his fight with Lesnar, Velasquez suffered a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder. Velasquez made his first title defense against Antonio Silva on May 25, 2013, and defeated him via first-round TKO. On June 13, 2015, Velasquez lost his match against Fabricio Werdum (UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion)
Retirement from MMA
On February 6, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 82, a rematch with Werdum was expected to take place until both fighters backed out citing injuries. Cain then faced Travis Browne at UFC 200 on July 9, 2016. After Cain’s first appearance for the WWE, on October 4, 2019, it was revealed that Velasquez would be withdrawing from the USADA testing pool to focus on his professional wrestling career. On October 11, 2019, Cain announced his retirement from MMA.
A Professional Wrestling Career
A Career with Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide
Cain signed a multi-match agreement with Mexican professional wrestling promotion Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide in March 2019, as a heavyweight competitor. He made his debut for the promotion at Triplemania XXVII in a trios match, teaming with Cody Rhodes and Psycho Clown, to face Texano Jr, Taurus, and Killer Kross. In the fight, Cain won for his team by submitting Texano Jr, with a Kimura lock.
A Career at WWE
On the first episode of Smackdown on Fox on October 4, 2019, Velasquez made his WWE debut. In his debut he was accompanied by Rey Mysterio, coming out to confront and attack Brock Lesnar after his WWE Championship victory as a measure of revenge for Lesnar attacking Rey and his son, Dominick. Cain took down Lesnar and struck him with punches before Lesnar escaped the ring and retreated. On October 31, 2019, Cain faced Lesnar at Crown Jewel for the WWE Championship, but Cain lost. WWE released Cain from his contract on April 28, 2020, due to budget cuts resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Career return to AAA
It was announced on October 9 that Cain would be returning to AAA on December 4.
Cain Velasquez Height and Measurements
Adding up to his well-built body is a height of 6ft 1inch (1.85m) and a weight of 109kg (241lbs).
Cain Velasquez Salary and Net Worth
He has a salary of $500k and a net worth of $4 million.
